Job Details

1.    Possess an Associate’s degree or a minimum of two (2) years full time college level coursework from an Appraisal Technician accredited college or university (with a major in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration or Public Relations preferred); OR  

Be a high school graduate or have successfully completed the General Education Development test (GED); AND have at least one of the following:

a.    Possess a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) certification from an accredited college or university; OR

b.    Demonstrate 6 months of work experience in GIS, Equalization Department, Planning Department or Building Inspections, or Real Estate; OR

c.    Possess 15 or more credit hours in direct GIS classes; OR

d.    Have at least one year of experience performing residential field inspections in an Assessor’s office; OR

e.    Possess a Michigan Certified Assessing Technician (MCAT) or Michigan Certified Assessing Officer (MCAO) certificate or higher Assessment Administration certificate or possess a valid Appraisal License issued by the State of Michigan.

2.    Must obtain a Michigan Certified Assessing Technician (MCAT) certification within one (1) year of hire date to maintain employment.

3.    Must possess a valid Michigan driver's license.

4.    Must be able to provide personal transportation for appraisals and related duties throughout the County if a County-owned vehicle is not available.

NOTE: You must complete all required continuing education credits for annual recertification and maintain current  knowledge of Michigan property tax laws and Tax Commission rules and regulations as a condition of continued employment.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

An employee in this class must be in good physical condition such to allow for the occasional lifting of objects weighing thirty-five (35) pounds or less and for spending extended periods of time walking, bending, and stooping with or without assistive devices while performing field appraisals. Must have the mobile and visual capacity to negotiate difficult terrain during the performance of appraisal duties.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

A significant portion of the workload is performed outdoors and/or off-site. Essential job functions may require incidental exposure to inclement weather conditions, airborne particulates and contaminants, industrial chemicals and compounds, livestock and other animals, and other unpleasant or hazardous working conditions. Site appraisals involve an inherent risk of confrontations with uncooperative or aggressive property owners or occupants.

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EVALUATION CONTENT
The selected candidate must take a post-offer medical examination (including back screen and complete physical) and drug screening test given by a County appointed physician before the first day of employment.  An offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the medical examination and drug screening test.  Applicants for County employment may be subject to a post-offer criminal background check, depending on the nature and assignment of the position. When such check is conducted, an offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the criminal background check.  Appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent.

APPLICANT REVIEW PROCEDURE
Any applicant is entitled to a review of any determination or action taken by the County regarding the applicant’s employment application.  Inquiries should be directed to the County Human Resources Department.

PURPOSE
The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies in this classification in the County system.  For each opening, the Department Head has her/his choice of the candidates who meet the required minimum entrance qualifications.  This list remains in effect for three months unless exhausted or extended.